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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 62.77 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 62.77 and 30.44 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 62.77 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/62.77 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 62.77 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 1,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.41/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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